Planning your next live event or concert may have slipped off your to-do list lately, but in reality, there’s never been a more important time to get started. It is one of the best ways boost your wellbeing, leaving you feeling refreshed and inspired, even better if you add on a city escape while you are at it.
A city escape in 2021 invites a truly fantastic holiday experience, with an endless array of exploration and entertainment on offer for everyone. You can rest assured that the community are going above and beyond to keep travelers happy and healthy at every step of the way. In fact, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, cities are open, accessible and more affordable than ever.
Tourism Australia is calling on all Aussies to book a city escape this year, and get out and about while you’re there. By exploring our cities, you’ll not only have a fantastic time, but you will be supporting the entertainment industry and the thousands of hotels, restaurants, bars, cultural attractions and experiences that are struggling to stay afloat.
Whether it’s a staycation in your own city, taking the family on an outing, or taking a longer break, every time you book and spend local, you’ll be giving back when our cities need it most. Through the support of local travelers, our cities can continue to be the hubs of world-class dining, entertainment, retail and culture they are known for.
Here is a reminder of what you’ll get if you take a break in one of Australia’s cities – whether it’s Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, the Gold Coast, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney or Perth..
- Experience our cities like never before: We are some of the luckiest people on earth right now. Would-be travelers abroad are dreaming of visiting our world-renowned cities. With the place to ourselves, expect to experience our cities in a way you never have before. Get ready to enjoy VIP status, with fewer queues, more intimate, limited-seating dining experiences and perfectly crowd-free Instagrammable moments.
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- Rediscover our cities and reconnect: They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. In 2021, it’s time to leave the living room behind and rediscover the buzz, excitement and inspiration that’s waiting for you. Immerse yourself in our cultural and culinary heartlands, and discover experiences both familiar and new. There’s nowhere better to reconnect than amongst all the city experiences you love, with family, friends, and yourself.
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- Be filled with wide open wonder: Our national parks aren’t the only place you’ll encounter natural beauty worthy of making your social media followers jealous. Our cities are full of beautiful and unique open spaces, from mind-boggling botanical gardens to city-front beaches, parks and squares where you’re free to roam, relax and make memories.
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